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Two WRI
Post-Conference Workshops:
The New GHG Protocol Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard
and the Product Life Cycle Standard
March 1 (1:30 pm – 5:00 pm)
Hyatt Bonaventure Conference Center
The GHG Protocol recently
launched the new Scope 3 and Product standards to enable
corporations to measure and manage greenhouse gas emissions
across their entire value chain and product lifecycle. For
the first time, companies can measure their value chains and
products using a consistent and credible international
approach. The new standards reveal the biggest opportunities
for organizations to make more sustainable decisions about
their activities and the products they produce, buy, and
sell.
Purpose of the Workshops
WRI will offer two (2) half-day
workshops on the Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) and Product
Life Cycle Standards to:
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Introduce
participants to the standards;
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Provide the
business case for adoption;
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Review the
accounting and reporting requirements; and
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Offer
practical guidance on implementation.
Who should attend?
The workshops are open to all participants of the Climate
Leadership Conference. Companies, consultants, NGOs, and
government representatives can all benefit from the
training.
What is the cost?
There is no fee to attend either of the workshops.
When and Where?
The Corporate Value Chain
(Scope 3) Standard and Product Life Cycle Standard workshops will be
held at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center from
1pm – 5pm. A box lunch will be provided. Both are
scheduled for March 1, 2012 at 1:00 pm (ending at 5:00 pm).
Attendees will have to pick between the workshops as they
will be taking place concurrently.
How to Register?
Registration for these
workshops is embedded in the main registration for the 2012
Climate Leadership Conference -- simply select the workshop
you plan to attend ... space is limited to the first 40
registrants selecting each workshop. Any remaining
registrants will be added to a waiting list in case of
cancellations.
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ACCO Adaptation Working Group Meeting:
Analysis of ACCO's "Barriers to Implementing Climate Adaptation
Plans" Report
March 1, 2012
(1:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
Hyatt Bonaventure Conference Center
ACCO's Adaptation Working
Group recently conducted research on barriers to
implementing climate adaptation plans in organizations
through a survey of 423 climate practitioners across
sectors. The findings from this report highlight challenges
and opportunities that climate professionals are facing in
the field today. Members of the ACCO Adaptation Working
Group will present these findings in a session that will
also include a facilitated Q&A session, discussions on
opportunities for future activities and suggested next steps
for advancing climate adaptation efforts.
Purpose
The purpose of the meeting is
to:
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Share the
findings from the "Barriers to Implementing Climate
Adaptation Plans" Report;
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Explore
synergies with other organizations interested in the ACCO
Adaptation Working Group's efforts; and
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Identify
opportunities for future research projects and
collaborations with other organizations.
Meeting Leaders
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Brian Helmuth – Director, Environment and Sustainability Program
& Professor, Department of Biological Sciences,
University of South Carolina
- Christine Baglin –
Principal, AEA-Project Performance Corporation
- Michael Cote –
Adaptation Program Manager, Association of Climate
Change Officers
Who should attend?
The workshops are open to all participants of the Climate
Leadership Conference. Companies, consultants, NGOs, and
government representatives are all invited to participate in
this meeting.
What is the cost?
There is no fee to attend.
When and Where?
The meeting will be held at
the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center from 1:30 pm
to 5:30 pm. Lunch will be provided to attendees. Attendees
will be asked to sign up for this workshop during
registration for the conference. Space is limited and will
be made available on a first come, first served basis.
How to Register?
Registration for this meeting
is embedded in the main registration for the 2012 Climate
Leadership Conference -- simply select the workshop you plan
to attend ... space is limited to the first 40 registrants
selecting the meeting. Any remaining registrants will be
added to a waiting list in case of cancellations.
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Destination Gigaton Briefing – World Wildlife Fund
Showcasing a 2012 Initiative to Scale-up Climate
Protection Solutions
March 1,
2012 (1:30 pm – 2:30 pm)
Hyatt Bonaventure Conference Center
WWF recently conducted
research to identify the gap between US private sector
emissions trends and targets and what climate scientists
recommend. After ten years of mobilizing companies to
achieve best-in-class emissions reduction targets through
the Climate Savers program, WWF is poised to take these
lessons to a broader audience. With Carbon Disclosure
Project and other partners, the Destination Gigaton team
will build awareness of the gigaton gap and highlight
efforts to bridge it over the next few years. Our aim is to
energize and convene companies to achieve scaled-up
greenhouse gas emissions reductions and identify solutions
together.
Purpose
The purpose of the workshop is
to:
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Share the findings from our
analysis on emissions trends in the US private sector and
science-based mitigation pathways;
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Showcase “Destination Gigaton”
– World Wildlife Fund’s 2012 initiative to scale-up climate
protection work and reinforce the work of our private sector
allies; and
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Offer participants the
opportunity to preview and help shape the initiative.
Meeting Leaders
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Matt Banks – Senior
Program Officer, Business & Industry Program, World Wildlife
Fund (US)
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Marty Spitzer
– Director, U.S. Climate Policy, World Wildlife Fund
(US)
Who should attend?
The workshops are open to all
participants of the Climate Leadership Conference.
Companies, consultants, NGOs, and government representatives
are all invited to participate in this meeting.
What is the cost?
There is no fee to attend.
When and Where?
The meeting will be held at
the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center from 1:30 pm
to 2:30 pm. Attendees will be asked to sign up for this
workshop during registration for the conference. Space is
limited and will be made available on a first come, first
served basis.
How to Register?
Registration for this meeting
is embedded in the main registration for the 2012 Climate
Leadership Conference -- simply select the workshop you plan
to attend ... space is limited to the first 40 registrants
selecting the meeting. Any remaining registrants will be
added to a waiting list in case of cancellations.
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Engaging Consumers on Climate Change:
A Roundtable Workshop
March 1, 2012
(1:00 pm – 3:00 pm)
Hyatt Bonaventure Conference Center
Consumer product use often
represents the bulk of a company’s indirect greenhouse (GHG)
emissions, but few companies are willing to risk alienating
their customer base by discussing a hot-button issue like
climate change.
As sustainability becomes the
norm for businesses, consumers remain largely disconnected
to the idea of behavioral change as a path to reducing
environmental impact. This session will rely on stakeholder
participation to flesh out ideas on how companies can
effectively manage their message to consumers on climate
change, responsible consumption and proper product disposal.
Purpose
The purpose of the workshop is
to:
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Identify consumer engagement
best practices related to climate change;
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Discuss the obstacles and
risks associated with causal marketing; and
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Develop a list of constructive
takeaways that can be implemented by participants.
Who should attend?
The workshops are open to all participants of the Climate
Leadership Conference. Companies, consultants, NGOs,
government representatives and the general public can all
benefit from this session.
What is the cost?
There is no fee to attend.
When and Where?
The Consumer Engagement
workshop will be held at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure
Conference Center from 1pm – 3pm, March 1, 2012. A box lunch
will be provided.
How to Register?
Registration for this workshop
is embedded in the main registration for the 2012 Climate
Leadership Conference -- simply select the workshop you plan
to attend ... space is limited to the first 40 registrants.
Any remaining registrants will be added to a waiting list in
case of cancellations.
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